(Tamed by love๐)
Prolouge;
The village of ashwood lay shrouded in darkness ,its residents cowering in fear.They whisper to themselves the tales of a ruler so ruthless that even the bravest warriors tremble at the mention of his name.
They called him "THE KING OF TERROR"
Rumors spoke of his unholy powers,of his ability to command the shadows and bend the fabric to his will.
Some said that he was a born demon born of darkness and fire,others claimed he was a mortal man driven by ambition and thirst for power.
Yet all that changed when he met her..The one who will shatter the darkness that had defined him for long.
For in the heart of the ruthless king,a spark o. f love ignited and nothing would ever be the same again.
CHAPTER ONE
(HIS DARK PAST)
He emerged from the shadows of his castle,his face hidden behind a silver mask,He had worn them into the enemie's camp.now they seem to serve a different purpose,to clear his mind.The village of ashwood had caught glimpse of his face severally. Though lord nigel felt they were not worthy of such a previllage.
His face was a sight to noble for their eyes.
The wind whispered in his ear, reminders of the past that drove him to become the king of terror,..memories of his family slaughtered by the people who now cowered and trembled at the mention of his name.
When he found his family in the pool of their blood, he cried loudly. The sky rumbled and there was an heavy down pour.
Lord Nigel's past was marked by tragedy and blood shed.He was born into a noble family,but his life took a dark turn when he began to exibite strange and terrifying powers.
As a child lord Nigel struggled to control his abilities which was seen as an abomination.
People feared for their life and managed to kill Nigel's family for the fear of more evil emerging from the family again. Unknown to them,the teenage Nigel survived.How he became a ruler of ashwood,nobody knew
His family murder had ignited a fire within him, a burning desire for vengeance,he had become a monster.
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Aria's POV
I walked through the bustling market searching for the bakery mom had asked me to go,The aroma of bread ran through the air making my stomach growl with hunger.
As I turned to a corner, I spotted a stall overflowing with colorful fruits and vegetables. I smiled remembering the time mom and I spent hours searching for the perfect ingredients for a summer salad.
But I couldn't linger I had a mission to find the bakery and buy a loaf of mom's favorite bread.
I continued my search,weaving through the crowded market, the sun looking down on me. After what seems like eternity, I finally spotted the bakery
I sighed in relief
It was a wooden stall with creaked doors
I quicker my pace, as I pushed the door open,The heavenly aroma of fresher baked bread welcomed me.
Now all I had to do was to buy the bread and head home.
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Lord Nigel sat at his desk,quill in his hand sketching a woman's face,The quill made gentle noise as he sketched
Suddenly the door burst open and a guard rushed in.
"Your majesty, we have apprehended the traitor"!
Nigel's gaze snapped up, His eyes narrowing
" Take him to the torture room"!
He rose from his chair, His movements deliberate and calculated, the guard bowed and hastened to obey
As he walked,the castle's corridor seemed to darken, The torture room was dimly lit, the air was thick with stench of sweat and fear.
The traitor, a formal guard cowered in a corner. Chains binding his wrist and ankles.
Lord Nigel was given a chair as he start majestically
waiting for the traitor to talk.
The traitor trembled, his eyes wide with terror. The traitor was beginning to have the regret of his life,he feared for his life..if only he knew he was wasting lord Nigel's time.
Lord nigel raised an eyebrow, angry by his silence, with the wave of his hand. A sword came flying to him
The traitor shook in fear,his mouth opening and closing
"SPEAK NOW !!!!!!" lord Nigel thundered, his patience was wearing out.
The traitor swallowed hard and finally spoke
"I was paid and given golds by the everia empire to give information to them".
Lord Nigel's expression darkened, his eyes flashing in anger.
" what information? "He growled
The traitor hesitated. Fear written all over his face, but lord Nigel's intimidating presence left him no choice
" I told them about the castle's secret passages and the weakness in the...."
"Enough!" Lord Nigel cut him short
He turned to his guards
"Throw him in the dungeon"
The traitor's eye widen in deep fear...The dungeon! No one has survived that, Nobody knew what was in there.but what was in there definitely was not good.
The traitor was dragged away by the guards screaming and pleading for mercy as he was thrown into the dark dungeon. his screams fading with the darkness of the dungeon.